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Learn how to safely construct, maintain, and operate the nation’s power grid with our 15-week pre-apprentice Electrical Lineworker Program.

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From apprenticeship to journey-level certification, linework is more than just a job; it's a commitment to personal and professional growth. This career path is designed for those passionate about making a difference, embracing challenges, and progressing in a dynamic field. Be a part of a vital industry that powers our nation. 

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Training Environment

NLC promotes a positive learning environment where students are challenged, encouraged, and held accountable.

Class Day & Size

We deliver training that mimics the real world industry environment for a practical learning experience. Students work in crews of 4 – 5 members, supporting one another while our instructors guide them as crew leaders would. Regardless of class size, you’ll receive the educational attention you need.

Tools of The Trade

Students are required to purchase climbing and hand tools and receive a personal fitting upon arrival at campus. Both can be used daily on the job after graduation.

Meet Your Instructors 

Our instructors are journey-level lineworkers and professional technical educators certified by the Department of Labor. These instructors have served as foremen, supervisors, trainers, and leaders in transmission, substation, and distribution fields. Come train with the best.

Commercial Driver's License 

Employers across the nation require a valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL). Graduates of our program are required to obtain their license prior to attending or through our Class A CDL training course delivered during the term.

Safety

Your safety is our priority. Safety is taught from day 1 and includes The Capacity Model training, industry-leading safety training that helps worker build the capacity to fail safely.

Curriculum

NLC designs and develops the curriculum you’ll use in-house so we can ensure quality is in every aspect of our program—from your materials to your training. You’ll enjoy modern layouts, graphics, 3D images, illustrations, and videos that simplify complex topics. And you’ll have access to all of it via our learning management system along with your assignments, grades, and announcements.

You&#8217;ll graduate the Electrical Lineworker Program with these certifications:
<ul>
<li>Aerial-Lift Rescue Certification</li>
<li>Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance Certification</li>
<li>Climbing Certification</li>
<li>CPR Certification</li>
<li>Digger Derrick Safety Certification</li>
<li>Enclosed-Space Rescue Certification</li>
<li>First Aid Certification</li>
<li>OSHA 10-Hour ET&amp;D</li>
<li>Pole-Top Rescue Certification</li>
</ul>

Certifications

Be a standout job candidate by gaining extra certifications that employers value highly with our additional courses:
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<li>NCCCO Crane Operator Certification Training</li>
<li>Applied Mathematics</li>
</ul>

Advanced Add-On Courses

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I decided to go into linework because it’s a commitment to working hard and doing good in the community.

Investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. Not only is the Electrical Lineworker Program shorter than one semester of college, but it&#8217;s also a fraction of the cost.

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Learn more about our pre-apprenticeship lineworker program.

Pre-Apprentice Program

Two apprenticeship training and certification programs to build your company’s apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Programs

Improve the safety and skill of your workers with advanced training delivered on-site or at a traing center.